Overview

Enhance your experience of Finland's music culture with a 1-hour live performance of composer Jean Sibelius' music at Balder Hall, Helsinki. Make your way to the venue at 12pm and sit back to enjoy a show including the masterworks 'Valse Triste', 'Rondino', 'Romance', 'Kuusi' and 'Finlandia'. Get an immersive experience with projected images of unspoiled Finnish natural landscapes and a festive, non-alcoholic drink that evokes the flavors of Finland. Walk away with a Sibelius Finland Experience gift CD and a booklet designed and produced for the occasion.

1-hour performance of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius' most important works

What To Expect

Make your way to the centrally located Balder Hall, Helsinki, in time for the 12pm daily performance. Admire the impressive structure, designed in 1813 by famed Finnish architect Pehr Granstedt. Pause to snap some photos of the fascinating structure as you're welcomed into the building. Find your seats for the performance, created to give insight into the Finnish national identity and open to guests of all ages. Sit back and allow the sounds of the Sibelius Finland Experience to wash over you. Listen to master performances of Sibelius' most famous compositions, 'Valse Triste', 'Rondino', 'Romance', 'Kuusi' and 'Finlandia'. Watch the projections of images of Finland's natural scenery, combined with selected graphic illustrations. Leave Balder Hall after the 1-hour multimedia performance with a better understanding of Finland, the Finnish people and their national identity. Sip a non-alcoholic refreshment that evokes the flavors of Finland and receive a Sibelius Finland Experience gift CD and a booklet designed and produced for the occasion.

Reviews

Viator Traveler's Reviews

Very enjoyable. The musicians were wonderful, as was their choice in musical offerings. Our hostess was charming and added to the ambience of the experience. Only glitch would be the change of venue that we were not informed of until we reached the original venue. Would have been helpful if we had received an email regarding the change, or directions provided with the notice on the door.
All in all, an experience not to be missed in Helsinki.

This small venue, intimate setting enhanced the experience of the pianist and violinist performance. Both musicians were highly accomplished, well practiced and enthusiastic. I will certainly go again.

Wonderful host and excellent musicians. I thought the concert would be in a cavernous concert hall but the 'experience', which it truly is, takes place in an intimate room in a beautiful building give yourself time to get a look around. Nice, refreshing drinks served and a great CD souvenir included. A fun, multi-media introduction to Finland and its favorite composer. At first I thought there was a bit much talking, but actually all the background information is well worthwhile. Give yourself this treat for all the senses!

Wonderful musical experience as well as interesting information about Finland, accompanied by beautiful images of Finland
Musicians were talented and the director of the program was a gem, full of personality and information. We enjoyed chatting with the musicians after the performance as well as other people who attended, fellow travelers and residents of Helsinki.
Definitely put this on your to do list while in Helsinki. The CD that was in our seat is both enjoyable to listen to and the information in the cover is informative. travelers from US